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Chapter 5

Maintenance and Transportation

Replacing an Ink Cartridge  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  5-2
Cleaning the Printer  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  5-7
Transporting the Printer   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  5-8

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing the Problem   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-2

Error indicators  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-2
Status Monitor  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-4
Printer operation check  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-4

Problems and Solutions  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-7

Power supply   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-7
Operation   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-8
Paper handling  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-13
Printing quality  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-16

Increasing the Print Speed   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-23
Cleaning the Print Head   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-25
Aligning the Print Head   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-28
Ink Cartridge Problems   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-28
Contacting Customer Support   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-30

For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users  .  .  6-30
For Australian users .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-33
For Hong Kong and Singapore users  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-35
For Philippines users   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6-36

Appendix A

Tips for Color Printing

Basics of Color   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  A-2
Image Resolution and Image Size   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  A-5
Guidelines for Using Color  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  A-7

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Summary of Contents for 400 Series

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Page 2: ...ides you with additional information on using your printer and printing with colors Here s what you ll find in EPSON Answers How To displays a step by step guide for using your printer information about printer maintenance and instructions on replacing consumable products Problem Solver helps you fix common printing problems when you encounter them Test Print lets you print a test page to check th...

Page 3: ...trictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORP s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORP shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORP EPSON and EPSON ESC P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC P Raster and EPSON Stylus are ...

Page 4: ... AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product Product Name Ink Jet Printer Type Name EPSON Stylus COLOR 400 Model P950A Conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 October 1996 M Hamamoto President of EPSON EUROPE B V L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 siz...

Page 5: ...ucts 1 4 Chapter 2 Getting Started Unpacking the Printer 2 2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 2 3 Using a printer stand 2 4 Attaching the Paper Support 2 4 Plugging in the Printer 2 5 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2 6 Connecting the Printer to Your PC 2 11 Installing the Printer Software 2 12 Installing in Windows 95 2 13 Installing in Windows 95 using plug and play 2 14 Installing in Windows 3 1 ...

Page 6: ...ead Cleaning 3 16 Print Head Alignment 3 16 Checking Printer Status 3 17 Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager 3 17 Understanding the Despooler 3 18 Getting Information Through Online Help 3 19 From Windows applications 3 19 From Windows 95 3 19 From Windows 3 1 3 19 Chapter 4 Printing on Special Paper Loading Special Paper and Other Media 4 2 About special media cleaning sheets 4 5 Loading Envelo...

Page 7: ...dling 6 13 Printing quality 6 16 Increasing the Print Speed 6 23 Cleaning the Print Head 6 25 Aligning the Print Head 6 28 Ink Cartridge Problems 6 28 Contacting Customer Support 6 30 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users 6 30 For Australian users 6 33 For Hong Kong and Singapore users 6 35 For Philippines users 6 36 Appendix A Tips for Color Printing Basics of Color A 2 Image Resol...

Page 8: ...Specifications Printing B 2 Paper B 3 Printable area B 5 Ink Cartridges B 6 Mechanical B 7 Electrical B 8 Environmental B 8 Safety Approvals B 9 Glossary Index L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Front 05 29 97 DR pass 0 vi ...

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Page 10: ...g outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plagged into the wall outlet does ...

Page 11: ...nschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt werden daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A Überstromschalter abgesichert ist A few precautions Even if you are familiar with other types of printers be sure to read through the following list of precautions before operating your ink jet printer Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink cartridges during printing U...

Page 12: ...rest in the far right position Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the P power light stops flashing The printer caps the print head when no data is received for several seconds Before transporting the printer make sure the print head is capped in the far right position and the ink cartridges are in place ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner EPSON has det...

Page 13: ...d to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you have to fit a plug As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug please proceed as follows The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E ...

Page 14: ...e and rating Warnings Cautions and Notes w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Introduction 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Safety Information 5 ...

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Page 16: ...era _______ Nomoto _______ Keith _______ Grady _______ Printer Parts and Control Panel Functions 1 2 System Requirements 1 4 Options and Consumable Products 1 4 1 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 1 05 20 97 DR pass 0 Getting to Know Your Printer 1 1 ...

Page 17: ...r support extension output tray output tray extension 4 ink cartridge clamps adjust lever black ink out light color ink out light cleaning button paper out light load eject button power light and button 5a L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 1 05 20 97 DR pass 0 1 2 Getting to Know Your Printer ...

Page 18: ...ow on ink The following table describes what the lights mean P S B A Printer Status N Printer is on F Receiving data replacing an ink cartridge charging ink or cleaning the print head N Paper out Load paper in the sheet feeder then press the E load eject button to resume printing F O O Paper jam Take all the paper out of the feeder and reload the paper If the light continues to flash turn off the ...

Page 19: ... installing the EPSON Answers software Your computer dealer can help you update your system if it does not meet these requirements Options and Consumable Products Interface cables EPSON supplies several types of interface cables You can use any interface cable that meets the specifications listed below See your computer manual for any additional requirements Parallel Interface Cable shielded C8360...

Page 20: ...SON Photo Quality Glossy Film A6 S041107 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper A4 S041126 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper Letter S041124 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4 S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter S041064 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card A6 S041054 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card 5 8 S041121 EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card 8 10 S041122 EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet A4 S0411...

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Page 22: ...per Support 2 4 Plugging in the Printer 2 5 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2 6 Connecting the Printer to Your PC 2 11 Installing the Printer Software 2 12 Installing in Windows 95 2 13 Installing in Windows 95 using plug and play 2 14 Installing in Windows 3 1 2 18 Loading Paper 2 20 Starting to Print 2 22 2 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Getting Started 2 1 ...

Page 23: ...luded is the right shape for your location Remove all protective materials packed with your printer before you set it up and turn on the power Follow the instructions inserted with the printer to remove these materials Save all packaging and protective materials in case you need to transport the printer later printer paper support color ink cartridge black ink cartridge power cord 1c new L Hawaii2...

Page 24: ...nlight strong light or heat sources Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Note for French speaking users Placez l imprimante près d une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as lar...

Page 25: ... The printer should always be kept level Attaching the Paper Support Insert the paper support into the slots at the rear of the printer as shown below Note To print on transparencies you need to reposition the paper support as described in Loading Transparencies in Chapter 4 29 e1 L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 2 4 Getting Started ...

Page 26: ...o Also make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source c Caution It is not possible to change the printer s voltage If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match contact your dealer for assistance Do not plug in the power cord 3 If the power cord is not attached to the printer connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the printer 4 Plug the power cord into a prope...

Page 27: ...f ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water Install the ink cartridges as follows Note Do not open the ink cartridge packages until just before you install the cartridges or the ink may dry up 1 Lower the output tray at the front of the printer then holding the center edge of the cover open the printer cover 18 L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 2 6 Gett...

Page 28: ...e left which is the ink cartridge install position The P power light flashes and the Band Aink out lights come on c Caution Do not move the print head by hand Otherwise you may damage the printer 23a 7 2 2 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Getting Started 2 7 ...

Page 29: ...using a cartridge with this tape seal still attached the cartridge may become unusable Do not remove the whole tape seal especially the white portion from the top of the cartridge Remove only the yellow portion Do not remove the tape seals from the bottom of the cartridges otherwise ink will leak 8 black ink cartridge S020093 color ink cartridge S020089 36 L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter...

Page 30: ...ot installed the printer will not work 6 Press the ink cartridge clamps down until they lock in place After installing the ink cartridges and pressing their clamps all the way down the Band Aink out lights turn off c Caution Once you install the ink cartridges do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges Otherwise the cartridges may become unusable color black 24 25 2 R Hawa...

Page 31: ...are normal When the ink delivery system has been charged the print head returns to its home far right position 8 Close the printer cover c Caution During the ink charging process the Ppower light flashes Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing The life of a cartridge depends on the amount of text and black and white graphics you print for a black cartridge and the amount and ...

Page 32: ...e clips together until they lock in place on both sides If your cable has a ground wire connect it to the ground connector below the interface connector 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s parallel interface If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer See the next section for instructions on installing ...

Page 33: ... condition EPSON folder or program group The EPSON folder Windows 95 or program group Windows 3 1 contains the EPSON stylus COLOR 400 Help Spool Manager 4 and EPSON ReadMe files Help gives you instant on screen access to detailed information and instructions on how to use your printer and printer software Spool Manager 4 provides you with extra control over the printing process and ReadMe contains...

Page 34: ...e sure Windows 95 is running and the printer is off 2 Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD ROM drive Click Install in the dialog box that appears shown below If this dialog box does not appear when you insert the printer software CD double click the My Computer icon then double click the CD ROM drive icon or floppy disk drive icon if using the floppy disk version If t...

Page 35: ...on is complete click OK again Your printer software is now installed For information on opening and using the software see Chapter 3 Printing With Windows Installing in Windows 95 using plug and play Follow these steps to install the printer software using Windows 95 plug and play capabilities Note To install the printer software using Windows 95 plug and play capabilities your computer s parallel...

Page 36: ...ound screen Note If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen or if you run into any kind of problem click Cancel and follow the installation procedure on page 2 13 instead 5 Make sure your printer model name is displayed on the screen Then click the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer button Do not select any of the other buttons 6 Click OK You see the Install From Disk screen h...

Page 37: ...the floppy disk version insert it in a disk drive If the drive you are installing from is displayed on the screen click OK Otherwise change the drive letter in the Copy manufacturer s files from box and click OK 8 At the next screen you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box We recommend that you keep the model name as shown The program will copy the files to your hard disk...

Page 38: ...n of your printer and click Properties Be sure to right click 4 Click the Details tab The following window appears 5 Click the Add Port button then specify the network path to the printer Click OK 6 After you have made your settings on the Details menu click Start point to Programs and Epson then click Spool Manager4 The Spool Manager window opens detail 2 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter...

Page 39: ... Insert the printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD ROM drive If you use the floppy disk version insert it in a disk drive 3 In the File menu choose Run You see the Run dialog box In the Command Line box type D SETUP or A SETUP if you inserted the disk in drive A Note If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software included on your CD ROM type EPSETUP instead of S...

Page 40: ...roup in Windows 6 When the installation is complete click OK to exit the installation program The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications Your printer software is now installed For information on accessing and using the software see Chapter 3 See also Starting to Print in this chapter setup2 2 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter...

Page 41: ...x cards and adhesive sheets For details on using such media see Chapter 4 Printing on Special Paper Note To print on transparencies you need to reposition the paper support as described in Loading Transparencies in Chapter 4 1 Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension 11 L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 2 20 Getting Started ...

Page 42: ...lat surface to even the edges 4 Load the stack of paper with the printable surface up and the right edge of the paper resting against the right side of the sheet feeder Note Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down 4 2 14 2 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Getting Started 2 21 ...

Page 43: ...s The actual way you print may vary depending on the application you use See your application manual for details For more details about the printer driver settings see Chapter 3 1 From your application open the document you want to print If necessary use the Page Setup option on the File menu to specify the paper size 2 Click Print on the File menu The Print dialog box or a similar dialog box appe...

Page 44: ...ke sure the Mode option is set to Automatic 5 Click anywhere in the Media Type box and select the media you loaded in the printer from the list 6 Select Color as the Ink setting if your document includes color Select Black if you are printing black text only a draft or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray slideco 2 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Get...

Page 45: ...cument is printing the EPSON Despooler dialog box will appear showing the printing progress and the status of your printer If you are printing from Windows 95 this dialog box also displays the Status Monitor See Chapter 3 for detailed information on printer driver settings the EPSON Despooler and the Status Monitor L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 2 06 02 97 DR pass 0 2 24 Getting Started...

Page 46: ...ttings 3 8 Customizing the print settings 3 10 Making the Media Type setting 3 12 Using the Printer Utilities 3 14 Status Monitor 3 15 Nozzle Check 3 16 Head Cleaning 3 16 Print Head Alignment 3 16 Checking Printer Status 3 17 Understanding the EPSON Spool Manager 3 17 Understanding the Despooler 3 18 Getting Information Through Online Help 3 19 From Windows applications 3 19 From Windows 95 3 19 ...

Page 47: ...st verify the settings to get the results you expect Be sure to check the following driver settings Mode Main menu Automatic or Advanced Media Type Main menu The type of paper loaded in the printer Ink Main menu Black or Color Paper size Paper menu The size of the paper loaded in the printer Copies Paper menu The number of copies to be printed Orientation Paper menu The direction of printing on th...

Page 48: ...Starting to Print on page 2 22 If you want the settings to apply to your Windows applications see the description below for Windows 95 or Windows 3 1 Note Online help is available for details about the printer driver settings From Windows 95 Follow these steps to access the printer driver settings from My Computer 1 Double click the My Computer icon 2 Double click the Printers folder 3 Right click...

Page 49: ...You see the Main menu of the printer settings window See the following for information on how to check the settings How to check the settings Be sure to check the settings through your application before printing in case your application overrides your settings Click Print on the File menu and click Properties Options Printer or Setup Click the Main tab if necessary slideco L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev...

Page 50: ...he Media Type option Select the media you loaded in the printer from the Media Type list See page 3 12 for more information on making the Media Type setting 3 Check the Ink option Select Color if your document includes color Select Black if you are printing black text a draft or if you want colors to print as varying shades of gray 4 Click the Paper tab The Paper menu appears paper2 3 R Hawaii2 Re...

Page 51: ... sheet feeder short edge first Load envelopes flap edge first with the flap side down 8 Click the OK button at the bottom of the window Note You can get more information on the printer driver settings by clicking the Help button at the bottom of the window For more details on making the printer driver settings see the next section Making Changes to Printer Driver Settings As described in Chapter 2...

Page 52: ...Main menu the only settings you need to check yourself are the Media Type and Ink settings See page 3 12 for details about making the Media Type setting Most Windows applications feature paper size and page layout settings which override similar settings on the Paper menu but if your application does not you should also check the items on this menu Click the Paper tab at the top of the menus to vi...

Page 53: ...etting from the Advanced settings list under the Advanced button according to the type of document or image you will print When you choose a predefined setting other settings such as Print Quality Halftoning and Color are set automatically Changes are shown in the Current Settings display at the bottom of the Main menu Before printing be sure to verify the Media Type and Ink settings as they may b...

Page 54: ... with PhotoEnhance selected may take longer depending on your computer system and the amount of data contained in your image Text Good for printing text only documents Economy Good for printing drafts of text ICM ICM means image Color Matching This feature automatically adjusts printout colors to match colors on your screen Note ICM is only available for Wndows 95 Selecting PhotoEnhance or ICM aut...

Page 55: ...ing on the Print Quality Media Type and Ink settings you make To save time and effort always customize your settings in this order Print Quality Media Type Ink and then make other settings See the next section for details about making the Media Type setting See also online help for details about the other settings After making your settings click OK Your settings will be applied and you will retur...

Page 56: ...tom setting click Save Settings on the Main menu select the setting in the Custom Settings dialog box and then click Delete You can not delete the predefined settings When you select your saved settings in the Advanced settings list be aware that making new settings for example Media Type and Ink settings may affect and change your custom settings This may cause unexpected results in your printout...

Page 57: ... brand paper name is not shown below refer to the product number to determine the proper Media Type setting If the corresponding Media Type setting for your paper is not shown in the Media Type list change the Print Quality setting in the More Settings dialog box the Mode setting or the predefined setting selected in the Advanced settings list Plain Paper Plain paper Envelope 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper...

Page 58: ...ity Ink Jet Card 8 10 S041122 Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4 S041063 EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter S041064 Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper A4 S041126 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper Letter S041124 EPSON Photo Paper 4 6 S041134 Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film A4 S041071 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter S04107...

Page 59: ...indow shown below then click the button for the utility you want to use A brief description of the utilities is given below For more details see online help Note The letter in parentheses after the utility name indicates the shortcut key for that utility Press Alt and the letter on the keyboard to open that utility utility L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 3 06 02 97 DR pass 0 3 14 Using t...

Page 60: ...er You cannot use this utility when printing over a network When you send a print job to the printer the Status Monitor and the Despooler dialog box appear on your screen See page 3 16 for information about the Despooler The Status Monitor provides information about the printer status by displaying the appropriate icon on your screen Checking the printer status An error has occurred Your printer c...

Page 61: ...Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the head needs to be cleaned See page 6 25 Print Head Alignment This utility aligns the print head Use this utility when you notice a misalignment of vertical lines See page 6 28 Note Do not use the Nozzle Check Head Cleaning and Print Head Alignment utilities with printers connected to your computer through a network Do not use the Nozzle Check Head Clea...

Page 62: ...hem in a line with printers on a network this may be called a print queue in the order received When a print job reaches the top of the line the EPSON Despooler sends the job to the printer The Spool Manager starts automatically when you print from your application To access the Spool Manager from Windows 95 click the EPSON Spool Manager icon after it appears on the taskbar To access the Spool Man...

Page 63: ...ox using the stop pause and reprint buttons as explained below Stop Cancels printing Pause Pauses printing until you press it again Reprin Opens a dialog box that allows you to choose to restart printing from the current page reprint the whole document or hold the document for printing later The Status Monitor at the bottom of the Despooler dialog box only appears if you are using Windows 95 dispo...

Page 64: ...are using Click the Help button at the bottom of the Main Paper and Utility menus for help related to the items on that menu If you are running Windows 95 you can get specific help related to any item on a menu by right clicking the item then clicking the What s This prompt From Windows 95 To access online help directly from Start click the Start button point to Programs and Epson and then click E...

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Page 66: ... and Other Media 4 2 About special media cleaning sheets 4 5 Loading Envelopes 4 6 Loading Transparencies 4 7 Using EPSON Photo Paper S041134 4 8 Loading 4 8 Removing the perforated margins 4 10 Storing EPSON Photo Paper 4 10 4 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 4 05 20 97 DR pass 0 Printing on Special Paper 4 1 ...

Page 67: ...ked with your special media first and keep the following in mind Make sure the printable surface of the paper is face up when loading media into the sheet feeder See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable surface Some media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction as shown below Make sure the paper stack fits under the edge guid...

Page 68: ...load glossy film one sheet at a time Before loading glossy film always put a support sheet or a sheet of plain paper under the glossy film If you wish to print with multiple sheets set the minimum top margin of the page to 30 mm and put a support sheet under the stack of glossy film Be sure to remove each printout from the output tray immediately after printing Before stacking or storing your prin...

Page 69: ...acking or storing your printout allow enough time for the ink to dry throughly and cover the printed side of every sheet with an enclosed protective sheet EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheet You can load one sheet at a time Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes If a support sheet is packed with Photo Quality Glossy Film or Paper load it underneath the glossy film but do not print on it L H...

Page 70: ...on before printing on media of normal thickness Leaving the lever in the position may cause gaps in the printed image About special media cleaning sheets Cleaning sheets packaged with EPSON special media should not be used with this printer The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this type of printer and the sheets could jam in the printer 23 4 R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev...

Page 71: ...printer driver s Main menu For more details on making printer driver settings see online help If ink smears on your documents set the adjust lever to the position To change the setting open the printer cover and reposition the lever See the illustration on page 4 6 Note Return the adjust lever to the 0 position which is the normal position after you finish printing on envelopes Leaving the lever i...

Page 72: ... of transparencies You can load up to 10 transparencies Make sure the printable surface of the paper is face up when loading transparencies into the sheet feeder See the illustration on page 4 4 Select Ink Jet Transparencies as the Media Type setting in the printer driver For more details on making printer driver settings see online help for Windows or Chapter 5 for Macintosh new 1 4 R Hawaii2 Ref...

Page 73: ...up with the perforated margins positioned as shown below Use flat undamaged paper If the paper or the support sheet is curled flatten it before loading to avoid paper feeding problems Always place the included support sheet under the stack of Photo Paper but do not print on it You can load up to 20 sheets of Photo Paper into the sheet feeder loading position c 24a L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size...

Page 74: ...ith black ink on the non coated side EPSON logo side of Photo Paper To print on this side select 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper as the Media Type setting and then select EPSON Photo Paper 4X6 in as the Paper Size setting Cut or tear the paper at the perforation only after printing Do not cut tear or fold the paper before printing 17 mm 0 67 in trim size printed image size 6 mm 3 mm 6 mm 0 24 in 3 mm 0 12 i...

Page 75: ...ns off You may also remove the margins by cutting along the perforations Storing EPSON Photo Paper Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing and avoid storing it in places exposed to high temperature humidity or direct sunlight c 24c L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 4 05 20 97 DR pass 0 4 10 Printing on Special Paper ...

Page 76: ...Sign off Ohtera _______ Nomoto _______ Grady _______ Replacing an Ink Cartridge 5 2 Cleaning the Printer 5 7 Transporting the Printer 5 8 5 Maintenance R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 5 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Maintenance and Transportation 5 1 ...

Page 77: ... to your printer not covered by EPSON s warranties When the Bink out light is flashing obtain a replacement black ink cartridge S020093 on replace the empty black ink cartridge When the Aink out light is flashing obtain a replacement color ink cartridge S020089 on replace the empty color ink cartridge Note If the ink runs out you cannot continue printing until you replace it even though the other ...

Page 78: ...e print head moves left slightly to the cartridge replacement position and the Ppower light flashes when the print head is in position Note The printer automatically moves the print head back to its home far right position after about 60 seconds if you have not started the replacement procedure If you hold down the Rcleaning button when both Band Aink out lights are off the printer starts cleaning...

Page 79: ...Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it w Warning If ink gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If ink gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water c Caution Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one black color 5 1new L Hawaii2 Ref...

Page 80: ...n from the top of the cartridge Remove only the yellow portion Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge otherwise ink will leak 7 Lower the ink cartridge into the cartridge holder with the label on the cartridge face up and the arrow on the cartridge pointing to the rear of the printer The larger color cartridge goes on the right the black ink cartridge on the left black S02009...

Page 81: ...ght continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation Never turn off the printer while this light is flashing Doing so can result in incomplete charging of ink Note Even if you do not press the Rcleaning button the printer moves the print head and begins the ink charging process about 60 seconds after you replace the ink cartridge 10 When the ink charging procedure is finish...

Page 82: ...from getting inside 5 If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled with ink wipe it off with a damp cloth w Warning Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer c Caution Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components Do not use a hard or...

Page 83: ... ink cartridges installed when you transport the printer Removing the cartridges during transport can damage the printer 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet then disconnect the interface cable from the printer 3 Remove the paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support 4 Push in the output extension tray and then raise the output tray 5 Attach the protective materials to t...

Page 84: ...per handling 6 13 Printing quality 6 16 Increasing the Print Speed 6 23 Cleaning the Print Head 6 25 Aligning the Print Head 6 28 Ink Cartridge Problems 6 28 Contacting Customer Support 6 30 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users 6 30 For Australian users 6 33 For Hong Kong and Singapore users 6 35 For Philippines users 6 36 6 Troubleshooting R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter...

Page 85: ...inter operation check see page 6 4 In Problems and Solutions later in this chapter you can find causes and solutions to specific printer problems Use the information presented in this chapter to pinpoint the source of your problem then apply the recommended solutions until the problem is solved Error indicators You can identify many common printer problems with the lights on the control panel If y...

Page 86: ...er and remove the pieces of paper Turn on the printer and try again Ink Low black ink cartridge f B The black ink cartridge is nearly empty Obtain a replacement black ink cartridge S020093 See page 5 2 for details Ink Out black ink cartridge n B The black ink cartridge is empty Replace the black ink cartridge with a new one S020093 See page 5 2 for details Ink Low color ink cartridge f I The color...

Page 87: ...ror has occurred Turn off the printer and contact your dealer n on o off f flashing Status Monitor If you are using Windows 95 you can check the printer s current status with the Status Monitor See page 3 15 Printer operation check Performing a printer operation check can help you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 6 06 02...

Page 88: ...e that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder c Caution Use paper at least 182 mm 7 17 inches wide for example B5 size paper loaded short edge first Otherwise the print head will spray ink directly onto the platen during the self test and smear any documents you print afterwards 4 Hold down the E load eject button and press the Ppower button to turn on the printer Then release both buttons 31a e 15 6...

Page 89: ...ns that the printer itself is all right and that the problem probably lies in the printer software settings application settings the interface cable be sure to use a shielded cable or the computer itself If the operation check page does not print satisfactorily for example if any segment of the printed lines is missing there is a problem with the printer This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a mis...

Page 90: ... so try them in the order that they are written until the problem is solved Power supply The lights come on briefly but then go off and stay off Cause What to do The printer s voltage rating does not match the voltage of your electrical outlet Check the printer and outlet voltage ratings If the voltages do not match unplug the printer immediately and contact your dealer wWarning Do not reconnect t...

Page 91: ...er Use a different outlet The electrical outlet is out of order Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is working If it is not use a different outlet Operation The Ppower light is on but nothing prints Cause What to do The interface cable is not plugged in securely Confirm that the cable is securely fastened to the printer and the computer If the cable is co...

Page 92: ...the recommended solutions The printer sounds like it is printing but nothing prints Cause What to do The print head nozzles are clogged Clean the print head See Cleaning the Print Head later in this chapter If this does not work after a few trials please contact your dealer One or both of the ink cartridges are older than six months or beyond the date on the packaging Try cleaning the print head I...

Page 93: ...n in the EPSON folder and select Setup from the Queue menu Your computer system s memory is insufficient to handle the volume of data in your document Try reducing the image resolution of your document in your image editing software Install more memory in your computer if you can Select lower resolution or less colors for your display setting as described below For Windows 95 choose a lower resolu...

Page 94: ...splay board user s guide Color documents print out in black and white Cause What to do Your printer is not selected in your software Select your printer in your software Color printing is not selected in your application or in the printer driver Select color printing in your application and the printer driver Try to print again If the image still comes out in black and white try printing from anot...

Page 95: ... color used in the document may be too high Carefully considering your use of color and resolution can help you optimize your printing times For more details see Increasing the Print Speed later in this chapter Note High resolution printing and color printing significantly increase the amount of data to be processed These two factors have the greatest effect on print speed The print head moved to ...

Page 96: ...guide The edge guides are not set correctly Adjust the guides against the stack of paper See Loading Paper in Chapter 2 Paper is jammed in the paper path Turn off the printer and gently pull all of the paper out of the printer If it tears and pieces remain inside the printer open the printer cover then remove any remaining pieces of paper The paper is curled or folded Use flat undamaged paper The ...

Page 97: ... 2 The paper is too thin Make sure the paper meets the paper requirements for this printer See Paper in Appendix B Ejected paper is wrinkled Cause What to do The paper is too thin or damp Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment Store paper in its original packaging Paper does not fully eject Cause What to do The paper is too long Press the Eload eject button to eject the paper Use p...

Page 98: ... is loaded more than one sheet at a time Check the paper package to confirm whether the type of media you are using may be loaded more than one sheet at a time Too many sheets are loaded in the sheet feeder Load paper only up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide The printable side of the paper is not correctly loaded Try turning the stack of paper over in the sheet feeder Most packages of pape...

Page 99: ...r paper is moist or damp Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment Store the paper in its original packaging The printer driver settings may not be correct Select Automatic on the printer driver s Main menu and make sure the Media Type setting is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer Printed image is smeared Cause What to do The paper you loaded is too thick Open the...

Page 100: ...need to load multiple sheets of glossy film load only up to 30 sheets and set the top margin of the page to 30 mm or more Ink has leaked on the platen Wipe the inside of the printer as shown below with a soft clean cloth wWarning Be careful not to touch the gears inside the printer 5 6 Troubleshooting R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 6 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Troubleshooting 6 17 ...

Page 101: ...printer driver s More Settings dialog box The Media Type setting on the Main menu of the printer driver is incorrect Make sure the Media Type setting matches the type of paper loaded in the printer See page 3 12 Vertical lines do not align Cause What to do The print head is misaligned Align the print head with the Print Head Alignment utility See Aligning the Print Head later in this chapter The p...

Page 102: ...the printable side of the paper face up in the sheet feeder The printer driver settings are not correct Check the printer driver settings to make sure they are appropriate If these settings are correct check the settings in your application because some driver settings are overridden by application settings Also for more information on making appropriate printer driver settings see online help Col...

Page 103: ...information on calibrating your system for color matching Since monitors and printers produce colors differently printed colors will not always match on screen colors perfectly See online help EPSON Answers and Tips for Color Printing in Appendix A Colors are not very vibrant Cause What to do The image was printed on the wrong side of EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Make sure that you are printing on ...

Page 104: ... head See Cleaning the Print Head later in this chapter Photographic images look grainy or rough Cause What to do The printing position is misaligned Align the print head with the Print Head Alignment utility See Aligning the Print Head later in this chapter The resolution of the original image data or the resolution setting for the image in your image editing software may be too low Increase the ...

Page 105: ...l Settings window to use the Status Monitor To access the Spool Settings window click the Start button point to Settings and click Printers Right click the icon for your printer and choose Properties from the drop down menu Click the Details tab then click Spool Settings Select Enable bi directional support for this printer When you clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility the output q...

Page 106: ...adjusting other printing conditions Keep in mind that changing some conditions to increase the print speed may also lower print quality The following table shows the factors that inversely affect print speed and print quality increasing one will decrease the other Print quality Print speed Lower Faster Higher Slower Printer driver settings Print Quality Economy Normal 360 dpi Fine 720 dpi High Spe...

Page 107: ...olor Hardware resources System speed Fast Slow HDD free space Large Small Memory free space Large Small Software status Running applications One Many Virtual memory Not in use In use Varies depending on the printer driver and application software you are using Grayscale means using black ink only to print varying shades of gray from pure black to pure white L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapte...

Page 108: ...heck utility to confirm that the print head needs to be cleaned This saves ink When the Bor Aink out light is flashing or on you can not clean the print head Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress otherwise your printout may be marred Using the Head Cleaning utility 1 Make sure that both Band Aink out lights ...

Page 109: ...takes about two minutes to complete Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing 5 When the Ppower light stops flashing click Print nozzle check pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box or print a few lines from a document to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 6 06 02 97 DR pass 0 6 26 Troubleshooting ...

Page 110: ...ton to return the print head to its home position 2 Hold down the Rcleaning button for three seconds The printer starts cleaning the print head and the Ppower light begins flashing c Caution This operation takes about two minutes to complete Never turn off the printer while the Ppower light is flashing 3 When the Ppower light stops flashing print a few lines from a document to confirm that the hea...

Page 111: ...ray ink directly onto the platen 2 Access the printer driver setting menu as described in Chapter 3 3 Click the Utility tab then click the Print Head Alignment button 4 Follow the messages on your screen to align the print head Ink Cartridge Problems If output quality does not improve even after cleaning and aligning the print head you may need to replace one or both of the ink cartridges To repla...

Page 112: ...aution Once you install the cartridges do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges Otherwise the cartridges may become unusable 6 Press the E load eject button again The printer moves the print head back to its home position and charges ink in the system c Caution The Ppower light continues to flash while the printer performs the ink charging operation Never turn off the pr...

Page 113: ...t on the printer driver s Main menu Version of Windows 95 3 1 etc you are using now Names and version numbers of programs you normally use with your printer For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland Epson UK Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support Note For customers in the Republic of Ireland ...

Page 114: ...rt team can provide the following services Technical information on installing configuring and operating your Epson products Arranging for faulty Epson products to be repaired within the warranty period For information on contacting our Customer Support team please see the Service and Support Information booklet that came with your Epson product If this booklet is not available details can be foun...

Page 115: ...document ID numbers The documents will be faxed to you automatically EPtec Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities You can call the Epson Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479 No membership is required Make sure that your communications software is set to 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit ANSI terminal mode emulation and a modem speed of up to 28 8 Kbps Downloading protocols su...

Page 116: ...n Australia There is also Technical Information including details of the latest software and drivers available Phone 02 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions If you have a modem phon...

Page 117: ...urchasers of new products for the first 12 months of that product s life After that period a different phone number is used and charges are debited to your telephone account The current charge rates are specified when you ring the chargeable support number You are asked to signify your acceptance before any charges are incurred The Helpdesk numbers are first 12 months 02 9903 9040 after 12 months ...

Page 118: ...mation Product information Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system BBS is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers You can log on to the following number for the BBS ser...

Page 119: ...7 4383 For Philippines users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 632 813 6552 Fax 632 813 6545 BBS 632 814 0595 L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Chapter 6 06 02 97 DR pass 0 6 36 Troubleshooting ...

Page 120: ... Sign off Ohtera _______ Nomoto _______ Keith _______ Grady _______ Basics of Color A 2 Image Resolution and Image Size A 5 Guidelines for Using Color A 7 A R Hawaii2 Ref Rev b A5 size Appendix A 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Tips for Color Printing A 1 ...

Page 121: ...rstand the properties of color See also the Color Guide Synchronizing monitor colors and printer colors Your printer produces images by printing tiny patterns of ink dots on paper It uses the colors cyan C magenta M yellow Y and black K to create a blending effect that makes you think you are seeing millions of colors This type of color produced by pigments that absorb some colors of light and ref...

Page 122: ...or management software is available from a variety of software and monitor companies to help you match colors produced by your monitor and printer See your image editing software user s guide for information on color matching The range of colors that can be displayed Note When printing a scanned image you may find it more difficult to match colors Because scanners create the original image data us...

Page 123: ...g uniformly aligns individual dots of different colored inks to create the appearance of natural colors This method is suitable for printing documents that contain large areas of solid color such as bar charts and graphs Error diffusion Error diffusion blends individual colored dots with the colors of the surrounding dots to create the appearance of natural colors By blending colored dots the prin...

Page 124: ...g a document Generally the printed image size is in inverse proportion to the image resolution as shown below The larger the image size the lower the image resolution Conversely the smaller the image size the higher the image resolution Note Some applications have a function that can correct this relationship 300 pixel 225 pixel 300 dpi Print Print 225 pixel 300 pixel 150 dpi 4 5aa A R Hawaii2 Ref...

Page 125: ...into documents created with word processing software To avoid print quality and color tone problems change the size and the resolution of the image in your graphics application before pasting it into your document 400 pixel 292 pixel 300 dpi Print Print 72 pixel 100 pixel 75 dpi 4 5bb L Hawaii2 Ref Rev b A5 size Appendix A 06 02 97 DR pass 0 A 6 Tips for Color Printing ...

Page 126: ... understanding of your message and when it distracts the reader Sometimes a serious business message is best delivered without additional colors Remember that white and black are colors too For example A job offer letter to a prospective employee works best in black and white while a list of safety rules benefits from attention getting color Decide WHERE color will most benefit your document If yo...

Page 127: ...more interesting and memorable if you show the figures with colored charts and graphs Know HOW to select colors Use just one hue in the hue circle to make your document unified Modify saturation or brightness to add interest Use contrasting hues to make your work more eye catching Use of complementary colors in documents is generally not recommended Determine a rule for using color throughout the ...

Page 128: ...______ Nomoto _______ Grady _______ Printing B 2 Paper B 3 Printable area B 5 Ink Cartridges B 6 Mechanical B 7 Electrical B 8 Environmental B 8 Safety Approvals B 9 B R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Appendix B 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Printer Specifications B 1 ...

Page 129: ...nting column varies depending on the driver settings Resolution Maximum 720 dpi 720 dpi Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Control code ESC P Raster Input buffer 10KB Character tables The characters for PC437 US Standard Europe and PC850 Multilingual can be selected using control panel buttons While holding down the R cleaning button press the Ppower button Then release both buttons ...

Page 130: ...m Legal 216 mm 356 mm Executive 184 2 mm 266 7 mm Paper types Plain bond paper special papers distributed by EPSON Thickness 0 08 mm to 0 11 mm 0 003 to 0 004 inch Weight 64 g m2 17 lb to 90 g m2 24 lb Envelopes Size No 10 104 mm 240 mm DL 110 mm 220 mm C6 114 mm 162 mm Paper types Plain bond paper air mail Thickness 0 16 mm to 0 43 mm 0 006 to 0 017 inch Weight 45 g m2 12 lb to 75 g m2 20 lb Inde...

Page 131: ...may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems If you encounter problems switch to a higher grade of paper Do not load curled or folded paper Ink jet paper envelopes glossy film glossy paper and transparencies are only usable under normal conditions Temperature 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F Humidity 40 to 60 RH EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and Self Adhesive Sheets should be stored unde...

Page 132: ...for letter and legal size paper The minimum right margin for letter and legal size paper is 9 0 mm 0 35 inch The minimum right margin for envelopes is as follows 7 mm 0 28 inch for DL envelopes 28 mm 1 10 inches for No 10 envelopes 3 mm 0 12 inches for C6 envelopes C The minimum bottom margin is 14 0 mm 0 54 inch Note Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first Load envelopes flap edg...

Page 133: ...nta and Yellow Print capacity 300 pages A4 360 dpi 5 each color Cartridge life 2 years from production date within 6 months of opening the package at 25 C 77 F Temperature Storage 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F 1 month at 40 C 104 F Transit 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F 1 month at 40 C 104 F 120 hours at 60 C 140 F Freezing 18 C 0 4 F Dimensions 42 9 mm W 52 7 mm D 38 5 mm H The print capacity may vary depending ...

Page 134: ... Paper path Sheet feeder rear entry Sheet feeder capacity About 100 sheets at 64 g m2 17 lb paper Dimensions Storage Width 429 mm 16 8 inches Depth 275 mm 10 8 inches Height 168 mm 6 6 inches Printing Width 429 mm 16 8 inches Depth 613 mm 24 1 inches 695 mm 27 4 inches Height 309 mm 12 2 inches 196 mm 7 7 inches For loading transparencies Weight 5 2 kg 11 4 pounds without the ink cartridges B R Ha...

Page 135: ... for IT power system with phase to phase voltage 220 240V Note Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer Environmental Temperature Operation 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 1 month at 40 C 104 F 120 hours at 60 C 140 F Humidity Operation 20 to 80 RH Storage 5 to 85 RH Stored in shipping container Without condensation L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5...

Page 136: ...ean model EN60950 VDE and NEMKO EMC U S model FCC part 15 subpart B class B European model EN 55022 CISPR Pub 22 class B EN 50082 1 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Australian model AS NZS 3548 class B B R Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Appendix B 06 02 97 DR pass 0 Printer Specifications B 9 ...

Page 137: ...L Hawaii2 Ref Guide Rev b A5 size Appendix B 06 02 97 DR pass 0 B 10 Printer Specifications ...

Page 138: ...mory used to store data before printing it byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits characters per inch cpi A measure of the size of text characters sometimes referred to as pitch CMYK Cyan blue green magenta yellow and black These colored inks are used to create the subtractive system array of printed colors cpi See characters per inch default A value or setting that takes effect when ...

Page 139: ...es your printed images sharper and clearer This has the opposite effect of the Error Diffusion setting Be aware that this may increase the time required for printing font A style of type designated by a family name grayscale A scale of shades of gray from black to white Grayscale is used to represent colors when printing with black ink only halftones Patterns of black or colored dots used to repro...

Page 140: ...rintable area The area of a page on which the printer can print It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the features of a particular printer Often shortened to driver printing mode The number of dots per inch used to represent an image Your printer has three printing mode settings Fine 720 dpi Normal 360 dpi an...

Page 141: ...rts the print data into codes that your printer understands This data is then sent to the printer directly or to the print server spool manager The software program that converts print data into codes that your printer understands See also spool status monitor The software program that allows you to check the amount of ink remaining before printing This is available for Windows 95 only subtractive...

Page 142: ... check Cleaning button 1 2 3 5 3 6 B 2 sheets 4 4 Code page 6 5 See also Character tables Collate option See Online help Color Adjustment settings See Online help basics of A 2 matching A 2 3 tips on using Appendix A EPSON Answers CD ROM Color Guide Computer requirements 1 4 Consumable products 1 4 5 Control codes B 2 panel 1 2 3 6 3 Copies option See Online help Current Settings display 3 8 See a...

Page 143: ...help I ICM Advanced settings list 3 9 See also Predefined settings Online help Color Adjustment setting See Online help Index cards 4 3 4 5 specifications B 3 Ink cartridge 1 4 clamps 1 2 installing an 2 6 problems 6 29 30 replacing an 5 2 6 6 29 30 specifications B 6 Ink option 2 23 3 7 3 10 Interface cables 1 4 connecting 2 11 L Labels See Self adhesive sheets Lights ink out 1 2 3 5 2 3 6 3 6 25...

Page 144: ...27 See also Nozzle Check speed 6 23 24 Quality option 3 10 3 12 See also Online help Printable area B 5 Printer cleaning 5 7 control panel 1 2 3 6 3 network 2 16 operation check 6 4 6 parts 1 2 problems Chapter 6 resetting 1 3 software installation 2 12 18 specifications B 7 8 speed 6 23 24 stand 2 4 status 3 17 See also Status Monitor transporting 5 8 Printer driver settings accessing 2 22 3 3 4 ...

Page 145: ...lp Starting to print 2 22 24 Status Monitor 2 24 3 14 15 See also Online help System requirements 1 4 T Text Graph setting See Predefined settings Online help Thick paper 1 2 4 6 Transparencies 4 3 4 5 4 8 B 4 Transporting the printer 5 8 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 U User Defined Paper Size dialog box See Online help Utilities 2 12 3 14 18 6 25 28 Utility menu 3 14 V Video Digital Camera setting Se...

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Page 148: ...ante Vous devez les retirer avant d installer votre imprimante NOTA Para evitar daños durante el transporte su impresora viene protegida por varias piezas azules de material protector Debe retirar estas piezas antes de montar su impresora NOTA L imballaggio della vostra stampante contiene molti elementi protettivi di colore blu per prevenire danni durante il trasporto Non dimenticate di toglierli ...

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